Eneli Vals
Estonian footballer and national team player
Played as a defender for the Estonian national football team. Competed in the UEFA Women's Euro 2017, representing Estonia on an international stage. Also played club football in various leagues, contributing to team defensive strategies and participating in crucial matches.
Competed in UEFA Women's Euro 2017
Represented Estonia in international fixtures
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Caspar Schoppe
German author and scholar of literature
Born
May 27th, 1576 449 years ago
Died
November 19th, 1649 376 years ago — 73 years old
Active during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, this author and scholar contributed significantly to the fields of rhetoric, linguistics, and literature. Engaged in scholarly debates and produced numerous works that explored classical literature and philosophy. His writings often examined the works of Cicero and Horace, highlighting their relevance in the contemporary context. The influence of classical texts on his scholarship provided a foundation for later thinkers.
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Marketing author and professor
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May 27th, 1931 94 years ago
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Author and screenwriter of speculative fiction
Born
May 27th, 1934 91 years ago
Died
June 28th, 2018 7 years ago — 84 years old
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American singer and philanthropist
Born
May 27th, 1909 116 years ago
Died
September 19th, 2011 14 years ago — 102 years old
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Road manager of The Beatles
Born
May 27th, 1935 90 years ago
Died
1976 50 years ago — 41 years old
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British politician, Women's Equality Party leader
Born
May 27th, 1971 54 years ago
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